intemperance

• Nom féminin désignant l'absence de modération ou de maîtrise de soi, en particulier face aux désirs physiques comme la consommation d'alcool ou la passion.

A noun referring to a lack of moderation or self-control, particularly in the indulgence of bodily appetites such as alcohol consumption or passion.

indénombrable

1. Lack of self-controlC1formal

   The quality or state of being unable to moderate one's actions, desires, or emotions; excessive behavior.

   Intempérance

   • His intemperance in spending led to financial ruin.
   • The king's intemperance in anger made him a feared ruler.
   • She regretted her intemperance in speaking so harshly.

   Synonymesdebaucherydissipationexcessimmoderationincontinenceindulgenceoverindulgenceprofligacyself-indulgenceunrestraint

   Antonymesmoderationrestraintself-controlsobrietytemperance

2. Excessive drinkingC1formalmedical

   The habitual or excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

   Ivrognerie

   • Intemperance was a common problem in the 19th-century taverns.
   • His health declined due to years of intemperance.
   • The temperance movement campaigned against intemperance.

   Synonymesalcoholismdipsomaniadrunkennessinebriationinebriety

   Antonymesabstinencesobrietytemperance

3. Immoderate indulgenceC2formal

   Excessive indulgence in bodily appetites or passions, such as food, drink, or pleasure.

   Intempérance (excès dans les plaisirs)

   • Intemperance in eating can lead to obesity.
   • The philosopher warned against intemperance in all forms of pleasure.
   • His intemperance in gambling destroyed his family's savings.

   Synonymesdebaucherydissipationexcessextravaganceimmoderationoverindulgenceself-indulgence

   Antonymesabstinencemoderationrestraintsobrietytemperance